Switzerland 1905 Standing Helvetia

From Stamps of the World
  • Issue Dates : 1905 - 1907
  • Designed by :
  • Engraved by:
  • Printed by : Max Girardet (Berne) on white paper
  • Print Process : Recess
  • Perforations : various
  • Watermark: Swiss crosses
  • Catalogue N°s Michel 74-81, Yvert 93-99, SG (1955) 202-222

First use of a watermark for the standing Helvetia. Valid until end 1924. Not to be confused with the 1907 issue on granite paper.

Most usual issue

Shades.

20 c orange, bridge at ZÜRICH in 1908. Mi74.
25 c
30 c orange-brown at LA CHAUX DE FONDS in 1905. Mi76C.
30c reddish brown at SERRIERES station in 1905. Mi76Cc
30 c brown, bridge at the FURKA-PASS in 1907. Mi76C.
40 c Mi77
40 c bridge at ZÜRICH 1 WIPKINGEN in 1905.
50 c
50 c bridge at ST IMIER in 1907.
1 Fr at SCHAFFHAUSEN in February 1907.
1 Fr bridge [not identified] in November 1907.
3 Fr 1906 issue? 1902 cancel!

1906 variant

25 c used at FRIBOURG in 1907. Mi81C
25 c used in 1908. Mi81